Meaning & use

Circlets

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Small circular bands, typically worn as ornaments around the head or another part of the body.

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The bridesmaids wore delicate flower circlets in their hair.

Ancient statues often depict rulers wearing gold circlets instead of full crowns.

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A diminutive of 'circle', literally meaning a 'little circle'; often used in fantasy literature to describe simple, crown-like headpieces.

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diademscoronets

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